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Abandoned and Sacrificed The Tragedy of: The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru by Kathryn Spurling
$29.99 AUD
Category: Military
Rabaul, New Guinea, is a tropical paradise, but between January and July 1942 it was a tragic and terrifying place. Hundreds of Australian defence force volunteers and civilians were massacred by the invading Japanese. Forced into the holds of the hellship Montevideo Maru, a further 1053 perished in Aus ...Show more
Abandoned and Sacrificied : The Tragedy of the Montevideo Maru by Kathryn Spurling
$29.99 AUD
Category: Military
Having made contact with many families of civilian and military personnel who perished on the Maru,Dr Spurling's book uncovers the forgotten story.
Cruel Conflict: The Triumph and Tragedy of HMAS Perth by Kathryn Spurling
$32.99 AUD
Category: Military
The story of the men who served in HMAS PERTH in the early years of the second World WarCruel Conflict is the story of the men who served in HMAS Perth between 1939 and 1942. The courage and humour of those who were taken as prisoners of war, who endured the hardships of the camps and laboured on the Bu ...Show more
HMAS Canberra : Casuality of Circumstance by Kathryn Spurling
$32.99 AUD
Category: Military
HMAS Canberra: Casualty of Circumstance is a fascinating look at part of Australia's naval past. A beautifully presented book, including a black and white picture section.
The Mystery of AE1: Australia's lost submarine and crew by Kathryn Spurling
$30.00 AUD
Category: Australiana
Australia's first submarines, AE1 and AE2, entered Sydney Harbour in time to join the celebration of Empire Day 24 May 1914 after a voyage from Britain that The London Times declared: 'manifestly the most remarkable yet performed by a submarine' - 83 days, 60 of which were spent at sea. Australians were ...Show more
Too Many Battles for One Man: Captain William Valentine Herbert, Light Horse and Australian Flying Corps by Kathryn Spurling
$29.99 AUD
Category: Military
William Herbert’s life reflected that of an exceptional few, and of a nation. As a youthful member of the Australian Light Horse, he landed at Gallipoli before being evacuated back to Australia. Unwilling to accept defeat he transferred to the Australian Flying Corps and piloted RE8 aircraft in dangerou ...Show more
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